Seasonal Allergies
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about seasonal allergies.… …

Asthma & Breathing Problems
Read the full articleFind answers to popular questions about asthma and breathing problems.… …

Home Environment Control
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Skin Symptoms (Itching, Hives, Etc)
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Claudette S.
Read the full articleClaudette S. says, “I’m not the typical allergy patient.” Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn’t have asthma, and until a few… Claudette S. says, "I'm not the typical allergy patient." Claudette, a speech therapist, doesn't have asthma, and until a few years ago her respiratory health…

Katie M.
Read the full articleIt was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought… It was just another day at her job as a staff assistant for a congressman when 28 year-old Katie thought she'd drop by a health…

Jacob M.
Read the full articleLorrie M. refers to her family’s allergist as “an angel.” Lorrie credits their allergist with turning her son Jacob’s life… Lorrie M. refers to her family's allergist as "an angel." Lorrie credits their allergist with turning her son Jacob's life around from his health to…

Martha, Adam, and Clayton W.
Read the full articleAsthma and allergies are truly a family affair for Martha W.’s family: she has asthma and allergies; her husband, Adam,… Asthma and allergies are truly a family affair for Martha W.'s family: she has asthma and allergies; her husband, Adam, has environmental and food allergies;…

Adam S.
Read the full articleBeth S. was at her wits’ end trying to bring relief to her son, Adam, when he was a baby… Beth S. was at her wits' end trying to bring relief to her son, Adam, when he was a baby with a persistent itchy, red…

Brooke C.
Read the full articleBrooke C. would be an inspiration even if she didn’t have asthma. At age 30, the mother of three decided… Brooke C. would be an inspiration even if she didn't have asthma. At age 30, the mother of three decided to start running. What began…

Kealab R.
Read the full articleJoanna has watched her son, Kealeb, grow from a toddler using a kid’s dinosaur mask for nebulizer treatments to a… Joanna has watched her son, Kealeb, grow from a toddler using a kid's dinosaur mask for nebulizer treatments to a strong athlete scoring points for…

Maria Elena A.
Read the full articleAs Maria Elena A. can tell you, having asthma and allergies all your life doesn’t necessarily prepare you for when… As Maria Elena A. can tell you, having asthma and allergies all your life doesn't necessarily prepare you for when your child has them, too.…

How Some Academic Medical Centers Use RVUs in Compensation and Productivity Models to Reflect Clinical, Teaching and Research Duties
Read the full articleSome compensation models assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities.… Some academic medical centers have developed compensation models that assign RVUs not only for clinical work but also for teaching and research activities. These models are designed…

House hearing shows PBM reform remains a priority for this Congress
Read the full articleOne of the most significant and impactful PBM reforms was a ban on “spread pricing,” particularly within Medicaid.… On Feb. 26, the House Energy & Commerce Committee held a hearing on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) titled “An Examination of How Reining in PBMs Will…

AMA Physician Practice Information survey results – explained
Read the full articleUnfortunately, the results of the AMA survey were not favorable to allergy/immunology, which has historically had very high practice… CMS has announced its intention to update the practice expense component of the Resource Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) via updates to the Medicare Economic…

The College is knocking on United Healthcare's door
Read the full articleWe are hopeful these letters will open a line of communication with UHC and educate them on the benefits and… We’ve heard from many members about United Healthcare’s (UHC) new policy which changed its definition of a “dose” from AMA CPT’s definition - “For…

Read about immunodeficiency this month
Read the full articleThis month, the focus of Annals is on immunodeficiency and what you need to know as a practicing community… Winter is waning, spring is springing, and the Ides of March will soon be upon us! This month, the focus of Annals of Allergy, Asthma…

Prior Authorization Letter Generator: Neffy / Anaphylaxis
in Prior Authorization | Resource Type: Letter GeneratorRead the full articleCreate a customized letter for your Neffy prior authorization appeals in just a few easy steps.… …

Five things you should know about the College website
Read the full articleThere is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you… There is so much great information on the College website! A few times each year, we highlight different resources you can find there. Let’s…

2025 G2211 add-on code
Read the full articleThis article will outline how and when to bill G2211, which Medicare began reimbursing in January of 2024.… During our recent webinar 2025 Coding Update for Allergists, there were a lot of questions about coding for G2211, the office/outpatient (O/O) evaluation and management (E/M)…

Understanding the 340B program
Read the full articleThe College’s Advocacy Council wants to ensure that allergists understand the program and how it can impact their practices.… The 340B program has gained a lot of attention in the news recently and has been widely scrutinized. The College’s Advocacy Council wants to ensure…

College stands against NIH budget cuts
Read the full articleThe College has taken a strong stand against proposed cuts to funding that would cap indirect costs for NIH research… The College has taken a strong stand against proposed cuts to funding that would cap indirect costs for NIH research grants at 15%. In…

Coming soon - spring allergies
Read the full articleThe College has dedicated resources to help you share your expertise and the essential services you provide to patients in… With “high season” for allergies right around the corner, it’s the ideal time to promote your services and expertise as an allergist. Explore the…

Allergists visit Capitol Hill to fight for Medicare payment fix
Read the full articleContact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Members of the College’s Advocacy Council traveled to Capital Hill earlier this week… Contact us at AdvocacyCouncil@acaai.org or 847-427-1200. Members of the College's Advocacy Council traveled to Capital Hill earlier this week to advocate for higher…

Advocacy
Read the full articleThe Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast… The Advocacy Council acts as the leading advocate for practicing allergists and the allergy-immunology specialty. It keeps practicing allergists abreast of critical socioeconomic and regulatory…

Is your practice prepared for emergencies?
Read the full articleNot only is it a good idea to put an emergency plan in place, it’s required if you participate in… It seems as if there isn’t a region of the United States – or the world – that hasn’t been impacted by extreme weather…

2023 allergist compensation gains outstrip inflation
Read the full articleAllergist median academic compensation and non-academic compensation both saw increases in 2023 – and both benchmarks rose more than the… We have good news for allergists: allergist median academic compensation and non-academic compensation both saw increases in 2023 – and both benchmarks rose more…

Leadership decisions winter 2025
Read the full articleThe following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent… The following are some of the key actions taken by the ACAAI Board of Regents and Executive Committee at recent meetings. Appointed Dr. Marcella…

Getting the most from your committee service
Read the full articleAs we follow our strategic plan, committees play a vital role in helping us to navigate the changes we are… ACAAI Executive Medical Director Todd Mahr, MD, FACAAI, shines a light on how to make the most of your committee service in the year…

Early access to committee application
Read the full articleChanging the ACAAI committees you serve on ensures that your contributions remain impactful and make a difference in our… Changing the ACAAI committees you serve on opens the door to a wider scope of influence, broader impact, personal growth, and meaningful connections. Here are…

Spotlight on the Clinical Immunology and Autoimmune Diseases Committee
Read the full articleTo learn more about the key findings from the IEI survey, check out the Committee’s ePoster from the ACAAI 2024… The Clinical Immunology & Autoimmune Diseases Committee plays an important role in developing resources to educate members on key topics within its subject matter.…

Accelerate environmental sustainability in your practice in 2025
Read the full articleYour practice can save money, strengthen your practice’s commitment to a greener future, and share vital knowledge with your… Your practice can save money, strengthen your practice’s commitment to a greener future, and share vital resilience knowledge with your patients with My Green Doctor.…

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